A. GENERAL
INFORMATION
and Strategies
- Compliance Plan-IDEA
- Drug Free Work Place
- Emergency Procedures
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Family & Medical Leave Act
- 504 Plan
- Grade
Level Representatives
- Make-up Days
- Notice of
Nondiscrimination
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Parent/Teacher Organization
- Problem
Solving Teams
- Public
Notice
- Race Discrimination
- Right to
Know Letter
- Rules and Regulations
- Student Discipline
- Student Attendance
- Transportation Pricing Policy
B. PERSONNEL
INFORMATION
- Admission to School
Activities
- Care of Buildings
- Complaints against Teachers
- Complaint Resolution Procedure for Improving America’s Schools Act
Program
- Daily Schedule
- Evaluations
- Job
Description
- Jury Duty
- Lesson Plans
- Non-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy
- Playground Supervision
- Prior Approval for Purchases
- Professional Development
- Professional Staff Development
Opportunities
- Referrals to Guidance Counselor
- Sick Leave Policy
- Staff Code
of Conduct
- Substitutions
- Teacher Planning Time
- Teacher’s Workday
C. CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION
- ICC Plan
- Protection of Learning Time
- Use of
Videos in Classroom
D. HEALTH AND
SAFETY INFORMATION
- Accident Reports and Forms
- Asbestos
- Child Abuse
and Neglect
- Communicable Disease – Employee
- Student
Medication
- Universal
Precautions
- Weapons in
School
District
The mission of the
District Motto
“Kids Come First!”
Belief Statements
We Believe………………..
1. all students will learn regardless of
individual differences.
2. parents, district personnel, and the community will play an integral role in the
educational
development of all students.
3. student learning is best achieved in a positive,
safe, supportive, and challenging
environment at home and at school.
4. student
attendance is essential for academic achievement and future success.
5. learning through technology is a vital component for preparing our students for
future success.
6. educators will set professional goals, seek out opportunities for professional
growth
and advancement, and remain current in their areas of expertise.
7. educators will be good role models by
demonstrating responsibility, honesty, and
ethical behavior through interactions with
students, parents, and community.
8. the teaching profession is important and will be committed to attracting and
retaining highly qualified teachers who are dedicated to their profession and the
well-being of all students.
9. students will gain insights into seeking,
filtering, and utilizing large amounts of
information and data.
10. students will be encouraged to lead healthy physical, mental, and emotional
lifestyles.
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CSIP Objectives and Strategies
1.
The
a.
The District will establish what students
should learn through ongoing curriculum development.
b.
The District will determine when students
have learned through meaningful assessments.
c.
The District will develop intervention
strategies to be used when students haven’t learned.
d.
The District will enhance the ability of
students and staff to access and utilize information through appropriate
resources to include technology and library media centers.
e.
The District will use perceptual,
demographic, student process and performance data to adjust its curriculum and
instruction.
2.
The
a.
The
b.
The District will network with the
community to increase awareness, support and acceptance of the needs of all
students.
c.
d.
The
3.
The
a. The District will continue to provide clean, safe, orderly and accessible facilities.
b.
The District will communicate the need
for 21st century facilities to all staff and district patrons.
c.
The District will research and develop
plans to construct new facilities as student needs arise which promote
articulation and collaboration for multiple levels.
d.
The District will provide an adequate
facility to house technology.
e. The District will continue to electronically record and track inventory.
4.
The
a.
The District will enhance parent
awareness and involvement in student performance.
b.
The District will utilize technology and
various forms of media to keep communication lines open.
c.
The District will maintain advisory
committees with various representations of students, parents, community,
businesses, and district personnel throughout the multiple levels.
5.
The
a.
The District will attract and retain highly
qualified and experienced teaching staff equipped to implement curricular
goals.
b.
The District will employ sufficient classified
staff to meet
c.
The District will plan and implement a
comprehensive staff development plan for both certified and classified
employees that will allow them to maximize their job performance potential.
d. The District will plan and implement mentoring guidelines for certified and classified employees that will allow them to maximize their job performance.
6.
The
a.
To provide a suitable learning climate,
the District will work to maximize the safety and security of students, staff,
and visitors within and around school facilities.
b.
To provide students with a comprehensive
guidance program.
c.
To implement and practice, on a routine
basis, emergency procedures throughout the District.
d.
All
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COMPLIANCE PLAN
See Compliance Plan Guide for more information.
FILE: GBEBA
CRITICAL
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DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
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Student and employee
safety is of paramount concern to the Board of Education. In recognition of
the threat to safety posed by employee use or possession of drugs or alcohol,
the Board of Education commits itself to a continuing good-faith effort to
maintain a drug-free workplace. The Board of Education shall not tolerate the
manufacture, use, possession, sale, distribution or being under the influence
of controlled substances, alcoholic beverages or unauthorized prescription
medications by district employees on any district property; on any
district-approved vehicle used to transport students to and from school or
district activities; off district property at any district-sponsored or district-approved
activity, event or function, such as a field trip or athletic event, where
students are under the supervision of the school district; or during any
period of time such employee is supervising students on behalf of the school
district or is otherwise engaged in school district business. When it is evident that
an employee has consumed alcoholic beverages or controlled substances off
school property before or during a district activity, the staff member will
not be allowed on school property or to participate in the activity and will
be subject to the same disciplinary measures as for possession or consumption
on district property. Staff members will be
tested for alcohol and controlled substances if the district has reasonable
suspicion that the staff member has violated this policy. In addition, staff
members who operate district transportation must submit to alcohol and drug
testing as otherwise required by law. All testing will be conducted in
accordance with Board policy, administrative procedures and law. Any employee who
violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, which may
include suspension, termination and referral for prosecution. Employees may
be required to satisfactorily participate in rehabilitation programs. Each employee of this
school district is hereby notified that, as a condition of employment, the
employee must abide by the terms of this policy and notify the superintendent
or designee of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in or on the premises of this school district, or while engaged in regular
employment. Such notification must be made by the employee to the
superintendent or designee in writing no later than five (5) calendar days
after conviction. The superintendent or designee will provide notice in
writing of such violation to the United States Department of Education or
other appropriate federal agency within ten (10) calendar days after the
superintendent or designee receives such notification if the district
receives any federal grants directly from such agency, as opposed to federal
grants received through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
(DESE). The district will take
appropriate disciplinary action within 30 days. The district will
institute a drug-free awareness program to inform employees of the dangerous
and harmful nature of drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace, of this policy
of maintaining a drug-free workplace, of available counseling and
rehabilitation, and of the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for
drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace. The Board of Education
recognizes that employees who have a drug abuse problem should be encouraged
to seek professional assistance. Although the district will not assume
financial responsibility, an employee who requests assistance shall be
referred to a treatment facility or agency in the community if such facility
or agency is available. Upon the request of
DESE or an agency of the This policy shall be
communicated in writing to all present and future employees. Compliance with
this policy is mandatory. * * * * * * *
Adopted: Revised: Cross
Refs: EBBA, Accident Response and Prevention JFCH, Student
Alcohol/Drug Abuse Legal
Refs: § 287.120, RSMo. Controlled
Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 812(c) 21 C.F.R.
1300.11-1308.15 Drug-Free
Workplace Act of 1988, 41 U.S.C. §§ 701 - 707 |
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Building Principals are responsible for building evacuation
plans. All staff should know and
understand their particular duty in case of an emergency. Evacuation routes should be specific and
posted in all rooms. Regular drills
should be made school wide.
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FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)_
The Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law
that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive
funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.
FERPA gives parents certain
rights with respect to their children’s education records. These rights transfer to the student when he
or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school
level. Students to whom the rights have
transferred are “eligible students.”
- Parents or eligible students have the right to
inspect and review the student’s education records maintained by the
school. Schools are not required to
provide copies of records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it
is impossible for parents or eligible students to review the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies.
- Parents or eligible students have the right to
request that a school correct records which they believe to be inaccurate
or misleading. If the school
decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has
the right to a formal hearing. After
the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent
or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record
setting forth his or her view about the contested information.
- Generally, schools must have written permission
from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information
from a student’s education record.
However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without
consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions (34
CFR § 99.31):
- School officials with legitimate educational
interest;
- Other schools to which a student is
transferring;
- Specified officials for audit or evaluation
purposes;
- Appropriate parties in connection with financial
aid to a student;
- Organizations conducting certain studies for or
on behalf of the school;
- Accrediting organizations;
- To comply with judicial order or lawfully issued
subpoena;
- Appropriate officials in cases of health and
safety emergencies; and
- State and local authorities, within a juvenile
justice system, pursuant to specific State law.
Schools may disclose, without
consent, “directory” information such as a student’s name, address, telephone
number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of
attendance. However, schools must tell
parents and eligible students about directory information and allow parents and
eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not
disclose directory information about them.
Schools must notify parents
and eligible students annually of their rights under FERPA. The actual means of notification (special
letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper article) is
left to the discretion of each school.
For additional information or
technical assistance, you may call (202)260-3887 (voice). Individuals who use TDD may call the Federal
Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.
Or you may contact the
following address:
Family Policy Compliance
Office
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FAMILY AND MEDICAL
LEAVE ACT OF 1993
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504 PLAN
See 504 Plan Guide for more information.
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GRADE LEVEL
REPRESENTATIVES/DEPARTMENT CHAIRS
Grade Level Representatives or Department Chairs are selected for each grade level. Their function is to be centered on curriculum and instruction. The grade level representatives are not assistant principals – please do not involve them in matters of individual student discipline, staff grievance procedures, etc.
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MAKE UP DAYS
Any regular school day missed due to inclement weather, mechanical failure, or other cause must be made up according to state law. Normally make up days are built into the calendar. Any make up days in excess of those provided for in the calendar will be made up by extending the school year.
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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with the Marshall Public Schools are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.
Any person having inquiries concerning the Marshall Public Schools’ compliance with the laws and regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is directed to the applicable Compliance Coordinator below who has been designated by the Marshall Public Schools to coordinate School District efforts to comply with the laws and regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the ADEA, Section 504, and the ADA.
The
Any person who is unable to resolve a problem or grievance
arising under the laws and regulations cited above may contact the Office for
Civil Rights, Region VII,
Our
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PARENT-TEACHER
CONFERENCES
Two parent conferences per year supplement the progress reporting system. The conferences are held at the end of the first and third quarters. Parents should be allowed appropriate time for travel between buildings. A review of a child’s progress toward the completion of grade level objectives will be made at the conferences.
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PARENT – TEACHER
ORGANIZATION
The Parent-Teacher Organizations are the official school support group for parents. P.T.O. will have monthly meetings. Your attendance at these meetings indicate appreciation and support for P.T.O. Therefore, attendance is strongly encouraged. See the building principals for names of P.T.O. Officers.
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PROBLEM SOLVING
TEAMS
Each building/grade level will have a Problem Solving Team
whose purpose will be to assist colleagues in determining alternative
instructional and behavioral strategies for students. Referrals to a team are made after informal
meetings with principal and counselor concerning the student and the problem
he/she evidences. Not all referrals to a
Problem Solving Team will result in further referral for special education
evaluation; but all referrals, except in extreme cases, for further evaluation
must have been through the intervention process. See Problem Solving Teams Guide for more
information.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
All responsible public
agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with
disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the
severity of the disability, including children attending private schools,
highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, and children who
are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even
though they are advancing from grade to grade.
The
The
The
The
This notice will be provided in native languages as
appropriate.
Last Revised July 2005
MPS Revised Aug. 2005
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Race
Discrimination
The
Patty Dierking
Assistant Superintendent
860 West Vest
660-886-7414
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Right to Know
Letter
860
W. Vest,
Phone 660-886-7414 Fax 660-886-5641
Superintendent Deputy Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Assistant
Superintendent
Dear Parent or Guardian:
Our district is required to
inform you of certain information that you, according to The No Child Left
Behind of 2001 (Public Law 107-110), have the right to know.
Upon your request, our district
is required to provide to you in a timely manner, the following information:
- Whether the teacher has met state qualification and
licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the
teacher provides instruction.
- Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or
other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing
criteria have been waived.
- Whether your child is provided services by
paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
- What baccalaureate degree major the teacher has and
any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher and field
of discipline of certification.
In addition to the information
that parents may request, districts must provide to each individual parent:
- Information on the achievement level of the parent’s
child in each of the state academic assessments as required under this
part; and
- Timely notice that the parent’s child has been
assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by, a
teacher who is not highly qualified.
If you have any further
questions, please feel free to contact your building principal.
Sincerely,
Dr.
Superintendent of Schools
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Rules and
Regulations
Board of Education policies are listed on the www.marshallschools.com website for your convenience. If you do not understand any policy, please ask your principal, an assistant superintendent, or superintendent for an interpretation.
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Student Discipline
The building principals and assistant principals are responsible for all discipline matters. Division Student Handbooks should specify student discipline policies which have been approved by the Board of Education. Please refer to the following Board of Education policies for specific information regarding student discipline.
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